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CITY OF SALEM
MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY
RECREATION FACILITY PLAN
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FINAL REPORT
SEPTEMBER 1984
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CITY OF SALEM
MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY
RECREATION FACILITY PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1
1.1 Existing Land Use 1.2
1.2 Purpose of Study 1.4
2.0 THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES PLAN 2.1
2.1 New Sweden 2.1
2.2 The Marina 2.4
2.3 Public Plaza 2.6
3.0 CONFLICTS RESULTING FROM PORT ACTIVITIES 3.1
3.1 Land Based Conflicts 3.1
3.2 Water Related Conflicts 3.1
4.0 APPLICABLE COASTAL RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT
POLICIES 4.1
4.1 Navigation Channels 4.1
4.2 Marina Moorings 4.2
4.3 Ports 4.3
4.4 Submerged Infrastructure Routes 4.3
4.5 Natural Water's Edge - Floodplains 4.4
4.6 Wetlands 4.5
4.7 Wetland's Buffer 4.6
4.8 Resort/Recreational Use 4.7
4.9 Port Use Policies 4.7
4.10 Dredge Spoil Disposal on Land 4.8
4.11 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation 4.8
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'~ ~ 4.13 Public Access 4.9
19 4.14 Buffer and Compatibility of Uses 4.10
C % 4.15 Traffic 4.11
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� 8 4.17 Barrier Free Design 4.12
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5.0 CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE
OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN 5.1
5.1 Recreation Supply and Demand 5.1
5.2 Historic Significance 5.3
5.3 Demographic Conditions 5.4
5.4 Marketing Strategy 5.6
6.0 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 6.1
6.1 Waterfront Development Permit 6.1
6.2 Wetlands Permit 6.2
6.3 Stream Encroachment Permit 6.3
6.4 Army Corps of Engineers Permit 6.3
6.5 Tidelands Permit 6.4
6.6 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Certification 6.4
6.7 Division of Waste Management Permit 6.5
6.8 Local Permits 6.6
7.0 FUNDING SOURCES 7.1
7.1 Green Acres Program 7.1
7.2 Urban Development Action Grants 7.3
7.3 Community Development Block Grants/
Small Cities 7.4
7.4 National Endowment for the Arts 7.5
7.5 Economic Development Administration
Tax Exempt Industrial Development Bonds 7.6
7.6 Discussion of Funding Potential 7.7
8.0 COST ESTIMATES 8.1
CITY OF SALEM
MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY
RECREATION FACILITY PLAN
TABLE OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. FOLLOWS PAGE
1 Key Map 1.1
2 General Areas Map 1.2
3 Landscape Design Plan Appendix
4 New Sweden 2.2
5 Marina and Observation Tower 2.4
6 Commercial Buildings 2.7
7 Special Areas Map 4.1
8 Segmentation Plan 8.1
TABLE NO. FOLLOWS PAGE
1 Present and Future Developed 5.1
Recreational Facility Needs -
Salem County
2 Summary of Estimated Project Cost 8.3
3 Breakdown of Estimated Project Cost 8.3
4 Construction Cost - Marina Area 8.3
5 Construction Cost - New Sweden 8.3
6 Construction Cost - Plaza Area 8.3
7 Construct4ion Cost - Tilbury Road 8.3
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
I ~~~The City of Salem is located in the southwestern corner
of New Jersey adjacent to the Salem River. The City serves as
the county seat for the predominantly rural County of Salem and
has a population of nearly 7000 people. During the past 10
years, many local industries have been in decline and some
3 ~~large manufacturing firms have left the area. Many of these
industrial concerns were located along the Salem River and
I ~~their departure left an area of abandoned manufacturing fa-
cilities along the riverfront.
Due to the under-utilized and deteriorating nature of the
riverfront ,area,, the Salem City Community Development Agency
acting through the City Planning Board moved to declare the
I ~~area blighted. A redevelopment plan was prepared for the
riverfront area and the City of Salem Municipal Port Authority
was created to oversee the redevelopment of the riverfront and
* ~~the creation of a barge port.
A key element in the redevelopment plan was the preserva-
* ~~tion of public access to the river and the 'enhancement of the
recreation potential of the area. As stated in the redevelop-
I ~~ment plan, "...this area should be developed carefully with
respect for its historic significance and recreational poten-
tial. At a minimum the present scenic vista from this area
should be preserved and enhanced and should not be obstructed
by new structural development."
I ~~~In October, 1983, the New Jersey Department of Environ-
mental Protection, through the Bureau of Coastal Planning and
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* ~~to plan for public access and recreation along the Salem
River. The recreation area, as designated in the redevel-
I ~~opment plan,is southwest of the Port area (Figure 1). The
* ~~goal of this plan is to provide for both passive and active
marine oriented recreational activities as well as visual
access to the Port of Salem from a safe distance.
1.1 Existing Land Use
I ~~~The General Area Map, Figure 2, is prepared to show
* ~~the existing land uses in the area of the Salem Port in-
cluding the adjacent community of Elsinboro Township. The
land uses described on the map include residential, com-
mercial, manufacturing land uses and areas of open space
I ~~and marsh lands. Boundary lines are drawn that show the
* ~~Salem Port District as described in the Redevelopment Plan
for the area and the proposed recreation/public access
area outside of the redeveloped area. Adjacent areas of
Pennsville Township are also delineated.
* ~~~Marsh lands border the Salem River and the northern
bank of Fenwick Creek. These marshes are an integral part
U ~~of the Salem River ecosystem subjected to tidal inundation
twice daily. The marshes are a contiguous ecosystem bound
continuously by the Delaware River, located 9500' west of
the Port, and the large tidal marsh complex known as Man-
nington Meadows, found approximately 4000' east'o~f the Port.
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U ~~~Open space as shown in the General Area Map depicts
3 ~~two distinct areas. Adjacent to the Grieves Parkway is
a continuous band of parklike vegetation along the west-
3 ~ern side of the City. Adjacent to the Second Oak Creek,
the open space is the site of landfill activities of the
U ~~City of Salem Landfill. The present working face of the
3 ~~landfill is a small area adjacent to Elsinboro Township.
Residential areas are found each of South Front
3 ~~Street in Salem and in adjouning Elsinboro Township. The
Salem City residential development depicted on the map
I ~~consists of. the Salem Housing Authority's West Side Court
3 ~~housing development. The West Side Court project is a
high density, multi-family development. Elsinboro resi-
3 ~~dential areas are single family, rural home sites. The
Elsinboro area supports low density residential develop-
U~~met
A small commercial district is located on the north
side of Broadway. This commercial district is comprised
of a few stores and is isolated from the City's main busi-
ness district. Other commercial areas shown on the map
3 ~~include a tavern, an existing restaurant and a marina lo-
cated along the west side of Tilbury Road. The marina
B ~~area has been highlighted as the study area for the rec-
I ~~reation and public access area because of its direct
proximity to the Port. Figure 3a shows the relationship
* ~~of the existing facilities and the proposed facilities.
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A major industrial area is located along Fenwick
Creek. This area is currently underutilized due to num-
erous business closings during the last decade. The
activities that previously were centered in the indust-
rial district were primarily glass manufacturing and
food processing. Currently, the industiral site adja-
cent to the Salem River is utilized for minerals storage
and processing, and petroleum storage facilities. Other
uses presently within the industrial district are a
machine shop, wire manufacturing facility and a ferti-
lizer handling depot. The Salem City Sewage Treatment
Plant is also located in this district.
Boundary designations provided on the General Area
Map include the Port Area and the Recreation Area. The
designation for the Port Area includes the area identi-
fied in the Redevelopment Plan for the Port as well as
additional area leased from the City of Salem by the Port
Authority. The boundary for the Recreation Area includes
an area of salt marsh that may be acquired and maintained
as a natural preserve. A discussion of Port expansion
and future activities is contained in the Appendix.
1.2 Purpose of Study
This recreation facility plan proposes the inclusion
of natural and historical interpretation activities, up-
grading an existing marina and boat servicesenrt-e-r-arrd--
developing a related commercial and tour t.
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A conceptual design of these facilities is presented
herein. Discussions are included relating to the fa-
cilities being proposed, the conflicts with Port of
I ~~Salem activities, consistency with applicable NJDEP
Coastal Policies, and relationship to the state-wide
and regional recreation planning goals. Facilities
costs and funding sources are presented at the con-
clusion of the Report. By implementation of the f a-
I ~~cilities plan as presented, the City of Salem Municipal
* ~~Port Authority will provide the citizens of Salem City
and southern New Jersey with a valuable and unparalleled
* ~~recreation facility providing direct experience with
port-related activities. This will be accomplished where
possible through the enhancement of existing businesses
and properties.
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2.0 THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PLAN
2.0 THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PLAN
I ~~~The Salem Recreational Facility has been designed to
address four (4) appropriate recreational demands; the history
of the Salem area, a facility for boating and water sports,
3 ~~visual access to the port area, and a public plaza.
New Sweden is to be a reconstructed representation of the
I ~~first Swedish settlement in the Salem area. TherMa~rina is an
enlargmn and reconstruction of an existing facility and
oudprovide docking for 100 boats. The public plaza in-
cludes a shopping complex and the aina restauran and stove.
The total site of the recreation ar i-obe landscaped for
pedestrian. traffic flow, and provisions are included for
direct access to the riverfront, with an observation tower in-
I ~~cluded at th e waterfront.
2.1 New Sweden
The Village of New Sweden will be created to represent
* ~~the first Swedish settlement in the area of Salem that dates
back to approximately 1635. The buildings that will be
I ~~created in this village will represent the architecture that
was present at the time of the original settlements. It has
been documented that the first Swedish settlement in the New
3 ~~World was at Fort Elfsburg approximately four miles from the
site in Salem. The Fort existed until 1650-51 until it was
I ~~abandoned.
The Village of New Sweden as conceived in the recreation
facilities plan, is located in the woodlands portion of the
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site on the edge of the existing marshlands. This site
* ~~does not have any documented historical significance,
but was chosen to be representation of a Swedish New
I ~~World settlement. Approximately 1/4 acre of woods will
be cleared to position the buildings shown on the land-
scape design plan (Figure 3). A small waterway would
be created winding through the marsh into the foregound
of the settlement from the Salem River. The waterway
I ~~provides access from the Salem River for small boats to
* ~~the Village of New Sweden and represents what the original
access to the settlement location would have been. It is
documented that Swedish settlements were all built adja-
cent to bodies of water. The Swedish boat, the Durham
boat, was used as a main form of transportation for these
people. The site has been historically documented, a de-
H ~~sign has been created, and extensive research has been
done by the New Sweden Company. New Sweden Company has
been founded from the Scandanavian-American Historical
Society, a group of Swedish decendants presently living
in the United States. The Villaqe of New Sweden will be
I ~~the focus of the 350 year celebration of the Swedish set-
U ~~tlement in the New World, to be held in 1988.
The buildings will reflect the Swedish and Finnish
influence in style and construction techniques. Types
of buildings to be reconstructed include a double-house,
I ~~cattle shed, meadow barn, bath house (sauna) , forge or
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harmmersmithy, boat house, a work area and a church,
(Figure 4).
The activities proposed will exemplify the life of
I ~~a typical pioneer family, emphasizing the domestic handi-
1 ~~crafts for which Sweden is famous. Skills that could be
demonstrated include weaving and food preparation, as well
as soap and candle-making, basketry, woodcarving and basic
furniture-making.
I ~~~Some outdoor work of a maritime nature might be demon-
strated including net making and boat building. Swedish
dancers and musicians on tour in the U.S. would be encour-
aged to per form at New Sweden.
A 35 car parking area will be located south of New
Sweden. A gravel path will link the parking area with the
village, run past the settlement through the woods to bird
I ~~blinds that will be created adjacent to the existing marsh-
land. Bird blinds will be there to pi ovide access to view-
~$~qbird~s and other species of animals that inhabit and
uatilize the marshland relief. The path circles through the
western woodlands and returns back to New Sweden providing
I ~~an area for hiking and observing nature. The bird blinds
* ~~are to be wooden platforms with benches that provide a
clear view above the marsh vegetation for bird watchinq
~over the Supawna Wildlife Preservation which is across
the Salem River from the site. The blinds will be shield-
I ~~ed in such a way that human activities within the blinds
will not disturb the natural activity taking place in the
marsh.
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2.2 The Marina
The marina is the central focus of the recreation
area. The plan provides for 98 docking slips arranged as
I ~~49 double boat slips. A preliminary docking plan has
been formulated and is included as part of the report
showing docks ranging in size from 10' to 20' in length
providing dockage for boats from 16' to 50' in length.
The dock systems will be composed both of floating and
I ~~fixed platforms. The floating dock will run around the
perimeter of the marina with 3' side fingers extending
out at right angles between the boats. Each boat slip
* ~~would be provided with electric power and with fresh
water. An additional floating section is provided in
* ~~the center part of the marina that would serve as a fuel
dock and a boat service dock. Fixed platforms above the
I ~~high tide level are located at the corners and inter-
mediate stations. These platforms provide pedestrian
ramps to the floating platforms below and stepped access
to the perimeter marina walkway above. To obtain the
configuration of the marina as shown in the plan, the
I ~~marina which is presently located on this site needs to
be expanded by approximately 68,000 square feet.) Below
the water level, a bulkhead is provided to stabilize the
grounds around the marina, then a 15' wide section of
crushed rock sloping onto a 25' side promenade surround-
I ~~ing the marina is provided, (Figure 5). Adjacent to the
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marina in the eastern side of the site, a sod covered
3 ~~picnic area is provided. The picnic area will include
tables and barbecue structures to allow for both sitting
I ~~and picnicking.
An observation tower will be constructed at the
rivers edge providing an optimum view of the Salem River,
the Salem Port facilities, and the Supawna Meadows ac-
ross the river, (Figure 5). Because of this particular
U ~~position in the landscape, the activities on the Salem
River may be observed in every direction. With a plat-
form height of 20 feet, the visible distance exceeds 6
miles. Therefore, even shipping activities on the
Delaware River will be visible on a clear day. This
* ~~tower will be the focus of interpretive activities for
the Port of Salem containing explanatory displays for
I ~~the visitors.
* ~~~Passenger car drop-off s are provided for each of the
promenades, and 175 parking spaces to be used primarily
* ~~for the marina and picnic area are provided in a main
parking lot.
I ~~~Boat servicing will be available in the central
* ~~building located at the end of the west section of the
basin. The smaller buildings provide office space, parts
3 ~~storage and additional service facilities. Adjacent to
the service building, a boat launch is provided. Fuel
I ~~will be provided on a floating dock extending out from
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I ~~these service buildings. Fourteen standard parking
3 ~~spaces and seven spaces for cars pulling trailers are
provided on the south end of the marina buildings.
3 ~~2.3 Public Plaza
The third feature of the recreation area is a plaza
I ~~located on the east as one comes in through the main
entry. Passenger car drop-offs are provided not only for
those proceeding to the marina, but also to the support
3 ~~activities of the restaurant/shop and the commerical
buildings. It is anticipated that this restaurant would
I ~~be elevated- above the level of the marina so that activit-
U ~~ies within the marina and in the port areas could be ob-
served also from the restaurant. Commercial buildings
3 ~~are provided in such a configuration as to form a con-
tinuous mall. These buildings could be utilized for
I ~~marine recreation oriented shops. They could also pro-
vide areas for tourist services such as an information
I ~~center and a center from which the New Sweden Company
* ~~could provide information on touring all of the Swedish
historical sites in southern New Jersey.
3 ~~~The marina restaurant and shop are oriented toward
the east side of the marina. Both buildings are on a
I ~~semi-circular platform stepped up from the passenger
3 ~~drop-off and the central portion of the marina. A creek
which presently runs through the site, would be relocated
3 ~~and form a natural boundary on the eastern end of the
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recreation area. It would be directed underneath of the
restaurant and store and into the marina.
in the commerical complex, the three buildings at
I ~~the southeastern corner of the site are provided with
25 separate parking spaces. The covered walkway connects
the buildings on the south. Activities that may be ac-
commodated in this area include performances by musicians
and other actors and troups of entertainers, vendors of
I ~~food and drink with circulation of people and activities
on the northern part of the site, (Figure 6).
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3,0 CONFLICTS RESULTING FROM PORT ACTIVITIES
3.0 CONFLICTS RESULTING FROM PORT ACTIVITIES
I ~~~The potential for conflicts between the activities of the
recreation area and those of the barge port will be minimal
I ~~due to the distinct physical separation of the areas. Con-
3 ~flicts that could pose a risk to personal health and safety
are related to vehicular traffic, pedestrian access to port
I ~~areas, and boat traffic interference.
3.1 Land Based Conflicts
Both vehicular and pedestrian access to the Port area
I , ~will be restricted. Operating plans being prepared by the
Port Authority call for Tilbury Road and West Broadway to be
closed from.Front Street through the port to Grieves Parkway.
Only port-related traffic will be permitted access to the
I~~working areas. The access to the port will be gate controlled
* ~~to insure that non-port persons are kept from the industrial
area. Similar restrictions on pedestrian access will ensure
the safety of persons in the Salem port vicinity.
3.2 Water-Related Conflicts
I ~~~Both pleasure and commercial boat traffic will be using
3 ~~the Salem River and Salem Cut-Off. The movements of vessels
are regulated by the United States Coast Guard "Rules of the
3 ~Road" for inland waterways. Both commercial and pleasure boat
operators are required to adhere to the Coast Guard operating
I ~rules. These rules require vessel operators to signal dis-
ti nct blasts on a horn, any maneuvers being initiated.
Specific Coast Guard rules govern vessel operations in
narrow channels; determining maximum safe speed; vessels
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approaching one another; overtaking and passing situations;
I ~~and vessels operating in restricted visibility. The " inland
rules" specify audible signals to be sounded and visible
lights and shapes to be displayed by all classes and types of
vessels operating on the inland waters of the U.S. Both com-
mercial water craft and pleasure boats must comply with the
I "~~Inland Rules" for navigation.
Because the Salem River and the Salem Cut-off meet in the
vicinity of the recreation area, pleasure boaters have alter-
3 ~~nate streams to utilize if operating conflicts occur with the
commercial traffic. The one area that will pose the greatest
risk for ves~sel traffic is the entrance to the marina.
Vessels entering the marina from the river will have a
I ~~clear view of commercial and other pleasure boat traffic in
the waterway at the time. However, vessels exiting the marina
will face some obstruction of visibility caused by the en-
trance structures. To overcome the problem faced by boats
leaving the marina, signs will be placed at the entrance re-
I ~~minding boaters to signal according to Coast Guard rules and
also warning boaters of the potential for encountering a com-
mercial craft.
* ~~~Reminders of Coast Guard rules and the conflicts that may
be encountered with the commerical traffic will be placed
I ~~throughout the marina. Additionally, provisions will be made
within the marina facility to provide boating safety instruc-
tions. The Coast Guard Auxiliary provides small boat safety
and handling courses. Space will be offered in the recreation
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area to the Coast Guard Auxiliary to teach these courses.
I ~~Through this commitment to boating awareness and training, the
* ~~recreation area will serve the Salem region boating population
by providing for safety and boating education.
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4.0 APPLICABLE COASTAL RESOURCE & DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
4.0 APPLICABLE COASTAL RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
As the public access element of the proposed Salem Port
Redevelopment Plan, the recreation area is required to be con-
sistent with State and Federal regulations, in particular, the
New Jersey Coastal Resource and Development Policies (N.J.A.C.
7:7E-1.1 et. seq.). Being within the CAFRA delineation, this
recreation plan must address the Special Areas (N.J.A.C. 7:7E-
3.1 et. seq.) which are applicable to this project, includ-
ing:
- Navigation Channels
- Marina Moorings
- Ports
- Submerged Infrastructure Routes
- Natural Water's Edge-- Floodplains
- Wetlands
- Wetlands Buffer
In addition to these Special Areas, several use policies
must also be addressed. These policies (N.J.A.C. 7:7E-7.3,
8.13, and 8.15) refer to recreational uses, public access to
the waterfront, and buffers and compatibility of uses. The
following describes these pertinent aspects of the plan in-
cluding a discussion of the associated impacts of the proposed
recreation area, (Figure 7, Special Areas Map).
4.1 Navigation Channels (7:7E-.3.7)
Navigation channels include water areas in tidal rivers
presently maintained by NJDEP or Army Corps of Engineers and
marked by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Salem River and Salem
Cut-Off, upon which the proposed project borders, are con-
sidered as a navigation channel.
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A federal budget authorization was approved for FY '84 to
I ~~provide maintenance dredging of the Salem River Channel by the
* ~~Army Corps of Engineers.
This maintenance dredging will be beneficial to the pro-
posed recreation project as well as the port facilities. A
sufficient depth is required in this project area for corn-
mercial and recreational water transportation, especially in
the locations designated for the marina and barge port due to
I ~~the intended expanded use in comparison to present conditions.
4.2 Marina Moorings (7:7E-3.10)
Marina moorings are defined by the coastal policies as
areas of water that provide moorings, dockings and boat
maneuvering room as well as access to land and navigational
I ~~channels for recreational boats. The proposed marina in the
* ~~recreation area is actually an expansion and redesign of an
existing marina facility. The new marina is proposed to have
100 boat slips in comparison to approximately 80 slips in the
existing facility. The design includes an entrance from the
I ~~Salem. River, bulkheading, floating docks, a boat launch and a
fuel dock. Ancillary services for the boating community are
also proposed in the recreation area, including a marina
store, boat service shops and eating establishments.
Some dredging will be required in this marina area prior
to bulkheading in order to accommodate the proposed expansion.
It should be noted that with the increasing recreation demands
I ~~of the coastal region, the need for additional and upgraded
marina moorings is evident. This new boating facility, in
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addition to the rest of the recreation project, will. b(- an
I ~~asset to the local economy.
4.3 Ports (7:7E-3.1l)
In accordance with the coastal policies, ports are water
areas having, or lying immediately adjacent to, concentrations
of shoreside marine terminals and transfer facilities for the
I ~~movement of waterborne cargo including facilities for loading,
unloading and temporary storage. The proposed Port of Salem
is to be located adjacent to the eastern border of the recre-
ation-public access area. This port is being designed for
barge transport of cargo. At present, existing storage build-
ings are serving as storage facilities for the Port. Reha-
bilitation of this area is proposed to include new bulkhead-
I ~~ing, warehouses, service facilities, upgraded transportation
and other related improvements.
The adjacent recreation area will not conflict with the
Port activities. To prevent disruption, boats will not be
launched directly into the river but, rather, into the marina
I ~~moorings area. The entrance to the marina for recreation
boats is designed small enough to monitor and, therefore, is
not expected to interfere with the barge navigation. The rec-
reation area will also provide for visual access to the Port
from the riverfront walk, the pathways, the marina, and the
* ~~observation tower.
4.4 Submerged Infrastructure Routes (7:7E-3.12)
A submerged infrastructure route is defined as the area
* ~~in which a pipe or cable runs on or below a submerged land
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surface. A submerged outfall serving the City of Salem
Wastewater Treatment Facility is located in the Salem River,
off of the Port area, near Grieves Parkway. Additionally, a
pump station discharges water from the Mud Diggers Ditch into
the river at this site. These outfalls will be appropriately
marked as a precaution to safeguard the outfall from any navi-
gation vehicles.
4.5 Natural Water's Edge--Floodplains (7:7E-3.19)
Natural Water's Edge--Floodplains are defined as the
flood hazard areas around rivers, creeks and streams as de-
lineated by DEP under the Flood Hazard Area Control Act
(N.J.S.A. 58:16A-50), or by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA); or the flood hazard area around other coastal
water bodies as defined by FEMA. The FEMA delineation of the
100-year floodplain (Zone A) was utilized on the Special Areas
Map, Figure 7.
Most of the proposed recreation area lies within this
FEMA designation. Development of the recreation area will be
consistent with E.O. 11988--Floodplain Management. This regu-
lation stipulates that any new construction within the flood-
plains must be elevated to the base flood level and use
accepted floodproofing measures wherever practical. The
coastal policies prohibit development in this special area
designation within 100 feet of a navigable water body, unless
the use is water dependent. The only alteration proposed
within 100 feet of the Salem River is a channel for a historic
boat on the western side of the marina and a riverfront walk
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and observation tower on the eastern side of the marina. The
entrance and a small part of the marina is also within 100
1 ~~feet of the Salem River. These uses may be classified as
either passive-recreation or water-dependent uses and are
compatible with periodic flooding. The major portion of land
adjacent to the river will be kept in its natural state as
* ~~wetlands.
4.6 Wetlands (7:7E-3.26)
Wetlands are areas where the substrate is inundated or
saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and dura-
tion sufficient to support, and that under normal circum-
I ~stances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically
adapted for life in saturated soil conditions which are sub-
I ~~ject to the Wetlands Act, or the Coastal Area Facility Review
3 ~~Act (CAPRA) or the Waterfront Development Law.
Wetlands are one of the most important environmental
features of the coastal zone. They form a natural transition
area between the land and sea. The wetlands contained within
I ~~the recreation area in Salem consist mainly of salt marsh
3 ~~cordgrasses (Spartina Sp.). Phragmites communis delineates
the upland border of the wetlands area. Moving further up-
land, to the south of the wetlands area, the site is proposed
to be kept as woodlands.
I ~~~The recreation plan does not propose any major develop-
ment within the existing wetlands ar~eas. Structural features
of the plan which are compatible with the wetlands environment
3 ~~include "bird blinds" and a new stream channel. These viewing
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* ~areas allow the public to observe the wildlife and coastal
surroundings without encroaching upon the fragile environ-
* ~ment.
A small channel is proposed to cut through the wetlands
leading to the historic cultural village, "New Sweden". This
channel will be located to the far east of the wetlands area,
near the marina. The purpose of the channel is for the moor-
ing of a Swedish-style boat, adding to the ambiance of the
village.
4.7 Wetland's Buffer (7:7E-3.27)
The coastal policies state that all land within 300 feet
I ~of wetlands and within the drainage area of those wetlands
comprise an area within which a wetlands buffer shall be de-
termined. Development is prohibited in this buffer zone
* ~unless it can be exhibited that the potential for adverse
impacts to the wetlands can be minimized.
The recreation plan attempts to maintain most of the area
adjacent to the wetlands as woodlands. The proposed historic
I ~village of New Sweden is planned to be included within a
portion of this 300 foot buffer delineation. New Sweden is
expected to be constructed in two phases as a museum village
with a cultural emphasis reflecting a Swedish Village, circa
1630's to 1650's. Except for the boat channel, no part of
U ~the New Sweden development will encroach upon the wetlands.
I ~According to the coastal policies guidelines, development
within the wetlands buffer can be permitted provided that a
3 ~transitional area of native vegetation in the portion of the
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3 ~~wetlands buffer adjacent to the wetlands is maintained. In
addition to this, the construction of a detention basin or
basins may be required to control runoff if a portion of the
wetlands buffer is to be developed. No paved areas are pro-
I ~~posed within the buffer zone
4.8 Resort/Recreation Use (7:7E-7.3)
The Coastal Resources and Development Policies states
that resort/recreation uses shall have priority over all other
uses in Salem County, especially projects serving large
I ~~numbers of people, providing facilities for all ages and for
3 ~~people with physical handicaps. The coastal policies also en-
courage the inclusion of recreation areas within the design of
3 ~all residential, industrial and commercial developments in
coastal areas.
The proposed recreation plan incorporates several public
attractions related to waterfront parks including:
- marina/boating facilities
- riverfront walk
I ~~~- jogging/bicycling trails (linear paths)
- natural area
- open- space for picnicking (passive recreation)
I ~~~- historic village
4.9 Port Use Policies (7:7E-7.9)
I ~~~As defined in 7:7E-3.11, ports include areas adjacent to
shoreside marine terminals and transfer facilities for the
movement of waterborne cargo. The ancillary facilities for
3 ~loading, unloading and temporary storage are included in the
port definition.
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in accordance with the coastal policy an port uses,
the Salem project attempts to maximize public access to
the waterfront with the installation of the separate
recreation facility area. By containing the public ac-
cess to a separate, adjacent area to the uort, the public
is able to obtain visual and physical access to the wat~er-
I ~~front while maintaining safety and security with regard
* ~~to the port operations.
4.10 Dredge Spoil Disposal on Land (7:7E-7.12)
3 ~~~Dredge spoils are the sediments removed during dredg-
ing operations, known as spoils. In the Salem recreation
I ~~area plan, dredging will take place in the area of the
marina basin and the boat channel proposed in the wetlands.
3 ~~The exact disposal site for these dredge spoils has not
been selected at present, although the Salem City Landfill
is a likely location. Disposal at the landfill will re-
3 ~~quire that dredge spoils be covered with a suitable cover
material arnd that the landfill be environmentally secure
I ~~with regard to runoff and leachate.
3 ~~4.11 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation (7:7E-8.8)
According to the definition in the Coastal Resource
3 ~~and Development Policies, "Erosion is the detachment and
movement of soil or rock particles by water, wind, ice,
I ~~or gravity, while sedimentation is the action or process
3 ~~of depositing soil or rock particles."
In order to control the probability of soil erosion or
3 ~~sedimentation due to the construction of the Salem project, a
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Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will be developed as
specified by the Soil Conservation Service. Most of the
riverfront area will be stabilized with bulkhead, riprap or
wetlands vegetation. Special attention will be given to pro-
I ~tect the area from sedimentation especially during dredging
* ~~activities.
4.12 Vegetation (7:7E-8.9)
3 ~~It is important to protect, to the maximum extent
practicable, existing vegetation within a coastal development
site. This awareness of the vegetation of an area is
necessary due to the steady loss of vegetation from develop-
ment. The coastal policies urge the planting of new vegeta-
tion in a project area with species reflecting regional suit-
ability.
* ~~~The proposed public access plan for the Salem project
protects the existing wetlands vegetation by utilizing it as
I ~~an environmental observation area. The lands adjacent to the
wetlands area are heavily wooded. Some of this woodland will
be disturbed by the construction of the "New Sweden" village.
The landscape work throughout the new public access area will
be indigenous to the coastal plain region of the State.
I ~~4.13 Public Access (7:7E-8.13)
3 ~~~Public access to the shorefront is an important feature
of any coastal development and is encouraged by NJDEP. Public
access should be implemented into new and existing plans, to
the maximum extent possible, either in the form of visual or
I ~~physical access. Linear walkways parallel and perpendicular
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to the waterfront are favorable access design elements, accor-
ding to the coastal policies guidelines, for promoting a con-
tinuous shoreline strip to be used for walking, jogging, bi-
cycling, viewing and other public activities.
I ~~~The proposed recreation area is the public access element
3 ~~of the Salem Port revitalization plan. There are many drawing
features which have been incorporated into the recreation plan
to attract the public to the waterfront. The plan contains
both physical and visual access elements including the river-
front walk, observation tower, bicycling/jogging trail, bird
blinds and other boating and tourist related features. This
I ~~recreation area will also allow for observation of the port
3 ~~activities from its eastern boundary.
4.14 Buffers and Compatibility of Uses (7:7E-8.15)
3 ~~~Buffers are areas of land or structures that serve to
separate distinct uses or areas. These buffers may range from
I ~~natural vegetation or berms to fencing.
3 ~~~The recreation area plan has taken into account this need
for buffers, especially between areas which are less com-
patible than others. The wetlands buffer, previously dis-
cussed, is predominantly woodland vegetation. This vegetation
* ~~also buffers the recreation area from the adjacent residential
and commercial development to the south and west of the site.
To maintain visual access between the recreation area and the
3 ~port facilities, the buffer will most likely be established
with fencing and low growth vegetation.
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Wit hin the recreation area there are also several differ-
ent uses, including retail shops, parking, the historic
I ~~village, the marina and passive recreation facilities. Al-
3 ~~though these uses are distinct, it is not necessary to separ-
ate them from each other. Similar vegetation will be used be-
tween some of these features for continuity of design and
establishment of a natural setting.
I ~~4.15 Traffic (7:7E-8.19)
Traffic, as addressed by the coastal policies guidelines,
applies to both land and water movement and includes pedes-
trians, as well as vehicles and boats. Any new development is
required to exhibit that safety and congestion problems have
3 ~~been investigated.
The circulation plan for the Salem project limits the
I ~number of entrances and exits onto the main route, Tilbury
Road. With regard to boat traffic, the interfacing of
pleasure boats from the marina and barges from the port must
3 ~be controlled to ensure safety. The barges maintain the
right-of-way. All water-related vessels are to abide by the
I ~United States Coast Guard operating regulations. Signalling
is required for all maneuvers intended. Safety instructions
will be posted throughout the marina and small boat safety and
3 ~handling courses will be made available to instruct users on
safety and boater education.
3 ~4.16 Flood Hazard Areas (7:7E-8.23)
Flood hazard areas are delineated and controlled by NJDEP
I ~under the Flood Hazard Area Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:16A-50
et. seq.), and by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
There are no floodways in tidal areas. In tidal areas, the
100-year tidal elevations have been mapped and are utilized as
the boundary delineation of the flood hazard zone.
For the Salem plan, the 100-year flood line (Zone A) has
been mapped. Most of the proposed development is located
within this flood hazard area and will be required to adhere
to the floodplain regulations noted in 7:7E-3.19, Natural
Water's Edge - Floodplains.
4.17 Barrier Free Design (7:7E-8.26)
Barrier free design is defined as a plan for a project
which would permit a handicapped person to maneuver inde-
pendently with comparative ease.
The Salem site will cater to the needs of the handicapped
wherever possible including the incorporation of special
ramped curbs, sidewalks, ramps to buildings, gradual grade
changes, handicapped parking spaces and bathroom facilities.
The level grade of the public access site lends itself well to
the barrier free design concept.
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5.0 CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
5.0 CONSISTENCY WITH THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECRE-
* ~~~ATION PLAN
Recreation activities take on many forms, whether active
or passive. They can range from something as relaxed as
reading a book to activities as energetic as swimming. Recre-
I ~~ation also takes place in many different locations, indoors as
* ~~well as outdoors.
Government participation, however, has mainly been
* ~~directed towards outdoor recreation facilities which cater to
large numbers of people and are multi-purpose in nature. In
I ~~accordance with the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund
Act of 1964, the New Jersey Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
U ~~Recreation 'Plan (SCORP) was developed and periodically up-
dated. The SCORP details the present and future developed
recreational facility needs for the State on a county-by-
county basis. It is therefore important to demonstrate how
any new recreation areas will be able to relieve some of this
I ~~deficit of recreation facilities. This task of the Port of
Salem public access project will demonstrate the consistency
of the recreation plan with the SCORP objectives. it will
address the activities which will be supplied by the proposed
development in terms of (a) alleviating some of the existing
I ~~recreational deficits and (b) creating a tourist attraction of
* ~~the site.
5.1 Recreational Supply and Demand
The SCORP report has detailed the outdoor recreation re-
quirements on a county-by-county basis. Table 1, extracted
from the SCORP, exhibits the developed recreation facility
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SALEM COUNTY
TABLE I
PRESENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPED RECREATIONAL FACILITY NEEDS
AC~~h~mES Sapphv Ossowi - Da~~~eil Dmiand Swp ow oa D.Sde w D:d
Sq~~~nun~~ng Evaib Waist ~~~~~28.7W 12.100 (16.60DI 13.100 (15.8001 14.300(440
Oukm -wm w
5=6Sas &Sa a~ -Ss ae 360 2200 1.840 2.61O 2.240 2.200 2.340
Rhm" (n&W I= 34 41 43
Sips (n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~mbw) ~~~~~~~~613 747 780
banding Ranya bairn) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~10 12 12
irnad Seats (nunl~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~w) ~~245; 299 3122
Mom Ow g So G 11" Fol fai - Saft Wawst 1.758 8.600 6744 9.800 7.844 10.900 9.144
Mill Iftma~m. 2.248 2.615 3.048
emmichh~~~~~~e flaws, wmbet) ~~~~~~~~~~37 44 61
:: = 11=ta1 3m rnne" 1.046 1.219
Shots Plaisg - F ad, Wallow I.0 .SD0 2.10D 2.100 2.200 2.200
shtwdena(ie 24 26 28
isa plains ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~2.610 13.600 10.990 14.200 12.090 16.30 13.6590
tstutut "ac's. 25 28 31
"Aci d (50.'. NMtI 4 4 5
Dogstfhi Snopw Skirlg 3 20D 13 100 32 9.900 15.900 6 912700 10.900 2 09 MM
Tomin . ./Trada 3.084 A MO 1.516 5.200 2 116 swo 2.616
FanySmog Gwoup Simas hIrmo atl 379 529 629
0rn. Ste 1.5116 2.116 2.516
Tu8Hadig 3.360 3500 14 3.900 540 A4300 940
To"b ;%w. 3 1 1 20
"Msdbw* Ram1 600 I7 1.100 I.SD0 1 200 1.9D0 1.300
Tomills luibol 46 s o 54
pwk t- Fe-ft 7388 17 400 .10012 19.800 12 412 21.30 13,912
T*M"e 10"JITAW) 1.335 1 655 1855
alNM** 38 4 300 4 262 A4400 4 362 4 20D 4.162
Arit jacm)a " 192 693792 66.592
3jkydjn 18600 16.600 19,900 19900 21 80 21.833O
ail ftt ) 72 77 84l
Town, 4 200 4 200 49800 49SW 5600 s.60
courts -K*M 131 150 175
Shullboard 2(8) 200 200 200 200 200
courts YVAnubet 6 6 6
morseshoaa~i"ut 700 700 700 700 800 800
courts ymrqwu, )r 22 22 25
Ssuktba 240 600 360 700 460 700 460
Court twakw) 9 12 12
asablms 520 2300 2 780 3 500 2980 3700 3 180
F~l Siuff"1) 56 60 64
soltball0-- 150 19SW0 3 1.750 2 000 3 71850 2100 3 91950
5 oot4alt/socclif 320 3 700 3 380 38MO 3 480 4 300 3 980
fillds (nuanbe) 86 87 100
Ptaygtund Actmofti 400 1 200 900 1 3w 00 ls) 1400 1.00
^Mis OKeuA d 4
fiagulatmon Qmw 1 200 1(IOm 12001 1100 il001 1 3(X I on
Comffm - IS104 hostnumrbor)
'Filmialsil capacty ol 1876 Supply of Muncipa CANNV Sle uit* ~teats Fwis8a " Aftl acod~tes
,Imiscs15 total nurrtr of fmcgdm raessr flC o$W s au~se nffwt dsmarl Not each tpt of taclay
#F4,patlsw~ d~efts o, (srrrptlus of 1976 suppl, of lacuoes wn erir 04"par, to ne derand
U ~needs of Salem County for the years 1976, 1986, and 1996. Of
the 22 activities evaluated, only swimming and regulation golf
courses can meet the supply requirements of the population.
I ~~The other recreational activities studied exhibit a deficit
of facilities.
I ~~~The proposed recreation area will furnish the following
* ~~recreational elements which will be beneficial to the City of
Salem, as well as the larger tourist industry:
* ~~~-boat launch (possibly a double launch)
- 100 boat slips
- boat service and shore-side facilities
- trails
I ~~- picnic area
- natural area/passive recreation
- public access
I ~~- historic village
According to the SCORP, there will be a deficit of 2615
boating slips in Salem County in 1986. The existing marina
area in the plan presently has 80 slips, with lOQ pro-
posed for the new marina. A total Of nwslips wi, there-
fore, be added to the county supply. Aswi eard to boat-
ing, the proposed design supplies a boat launch which will
probably be large enough for two boats at a time. The county
deficit for 19-86 is indicated as 44 boat launches by the SCORP.
This plan will aid as a reduction to the deficit by I launching
* ~~lane.
The 1986 deficits for hiking and bicycling trails are 11
U ~~and 77 miles, respectively. The recreation area includes ap-
* ~~proximately a half mile of trails through and around the water-
front, marina and village areas. Tle trails are not necessari-
ly designed for active recreation, but rather for the more
passive observation pleasures of the users.
A picnic grove is proposed on the eastern side of the
I ~~marina, adjacent to the port. This area will be in close
* ~~proximity to a restaurant and will have a view of the marina,
the waterfront and the port. The bicycling/jogging trail
terminates at the picnic grove. The SCORP report predicts a
deficit of 1655 picnic tables in Salem County for 1986. The
number of tables provided in this recreation plan will help to
reduce the deficit indicated, as well as being a positive
I ~~design element to this public access area.
5.2 Historic Significance
Many explorers passed through New Jersey in pre-colonial
3 ~~and colonial times while visiting the New World. Henry Hudson
was one of the first explorers, in 1609, to voyage to this
I ~~area for purposes of trade and settlement exploration.
'Following Hudson's voyage, the Dutch and the Swedish became
the dominant explorers in New Jersey," according to the SCORP
report. These groups were primarily traders and did not
settle in one place for a long term in most cases. The first
known Swedish settlement in the New World was in Salem County
near Fort Elfsborg which is approximately 3-4 miles from the
I ~~proposed recreation area.
With the approaching 350th anniversary of this Swedish
settlement, the establishment of a museum village called "New
3 ~~Sweden" has been incorported into the proposed design. The
buildings and surroundings will be replicas of a Swedish
I ~~village of the 1630's to 1650's. A Swedish church boat will
be included in a stream channel cut from the Salem River to
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add to the authenticity. As a tourist attraction, some of the
I ~retail shops propos'ed in the design will, carry Swedish goods
I ~and operate as a Swedish trade market.
5.3 Demographic Conditions
The County of Salem is located in southern New Jersey
along the Delaware River. It is bordered on the north by
I ~Gloucester County and an the east and south by Cumberland
County. Across the Delaware River on the west of Salem County
lies the State of Delaware. The City of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania is also in close proximity to the proposed public
access area, northwest of the site and across the Delaware
* ~~River.
In 1980 the County of Salem h-ad a population of 64,676
I ~with a density of 173.4 persons per square mile. The per
capita income in 1980 was calculated at $6,714. The median
age throughout the County was average at 31.3 years. As noted
in Table 1, this population of Salem County does favor water-
related activities, as well as bicycling and rpicnickinq for
I ~which the proposed project area caters to.
With access available by boat, automobile and pedestrian
means, this historic seaport public access area should prove
to draw its users from the Salem County area, as well as being
able to accommodate the recreation demands of other southern
I ~New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware
* ~~populations.
The major automobile access route to the proposed public
access facility from the north is the New Jersey Turnpike.
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The Turnpike terminates in Salem County in the Township of
I ~Pennsville at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Proceeding south
on Route 49, the proposed site is approximately 9 miles from
the Turnpike exit. Access to the site from the Philadelphia
and Camden area is available via Route U.S. 130 and Inter-
state highway 295, approximately 40 minutes away. The
I ~~Atlantic Ci ty area is approximately 90 minutes from the public
access facility by way of Route 40 west to Route 45. Traffic
from Cape May County and south may travel north to Route 49
and the site in approximately 1 hour. Other major cities for
which the proposed site is within reasonable distance include
Trenton - 1hour,, Baltimore, Maryland - 2 hours, Wilmington,
Delaware -25 minutes and Vineland - 45 minutes.
I ~~~By boat, the site is accessible via the Delaware River to
the Salem River. The marina incorporated in the public access
area plan is approximately 3.2 nautical miles from the Intra-
coastal Waterway. The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is a
heavily travelled course, especially by pleasure boats, ex-
I ~~tending along the eastern coast of the United States inland,
away from the open ocean. The ICW stretches from New Jersey
to Texas. This means of transportation allows for access to
the site by many travellers from outside of the general recre-
ational demand area, as well as those within close proximity
I ~~to the public access area. The marina will provide a number
of transient boat slips to service travellers on the Delaware
River and the ICW.
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5.4 Marketing Strategy
I ~~~A recreation/public access area of this magnitude can
attract a large number of tourists if marked properly.
There are many channels available for promoting this type of
waterfront facility and it is important to investigate all
possibilities, whether they are free advertising or have an
associated cost.
Recreation facilities are promoted by the State of New
I ~~Jersey, as well as regional and local councils. The State
* ~Division of Travel and Tourism has devised a vacation kit
which promotes recreational attractions throughout New
Jersey. For this purpose the Division has divided the State
into six (6) regions, each with individual regional brochures.
I ~~The proposed public access area lies within the Delaware River
Region which is composed of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester,
Mercer and Salem Counties. The Division of Travel and Tourism
also publishes a quarterly calendar of events. Any special
events or attractions which may appear at the Salem facility
3 ~can be publicized in this document, especially the grand
opening of the site to the public, as well as the Swedish
I ~~celebration in 1988. For purposes of future information, the
* ~State of New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism may be
contacted at I West State Street, CN-826, Trenton, N.J. 08625
or (609) 292-2470.
A Regional Tourism Council exists for the Delaware River
I ~Region. The proposed public access facility may become a
* ~member of this council which will then participate in the
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promotional marketing of this site in Salem. Types of
promotional coverage range from brochures to media advertising
(radio, television, newspapers) to bus tours. This type of
waterfront village may, for instance, be coupled with a bus
trip to Atlantic City. The contact for the Regional Tourism
Council is Mr. Sheldon Zieger, Chairperson, Capital Plaza
Hotel, 240 West State Street, Trenton, N.J. 08625 or (609) 394-
1000.
The marina facilities can be promoted in boating guides
and periodical publications. One such guidebook is called the
Boating Almanac. This guide is published annually for
specific boating regions, such as New Jersey and the Delaware
Bay. The information provided in the almanac includes details
of boat services available, as well as tourist attractions of
interest to boating travellers. Commercial advertising also
allows for promotion of a marina facility. Once operations at
the recreation area begin, advertisements will be secured in
the Boating Almanac or similar marina recreation guidebooks.
On the local scale, advertising may include circulars,
newspapers, brochures and signs, in addition to word-of-mouth
publicity. Initially, the more visible exposure the project
area receives, the better the attraction that is anticipated.
Within time, word-of-mouth advertising is expected to maintain
the flow of visitors to the site along width literature put out
to advertise the Salem waterfront development.
6,0 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
6.0 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
The construction of a waterfront project in the State
of New Jersey must be closely monitored due to the develop-
ment pressures which may result from increased use of L~li
I ~~coastal zone. To regulate the development of the coast,
New Jersey has implemented several permit and certification
processes to ensure wise planning and use of limited coastal
* ~~resources.
The following list of permits and certifications are
* ~~those which are potentially required for the Salem public
access area,
I ~~~- Waterfront Development Permit
*~~~ -Wetlands Permit
- Stream Encroachment Permit
- Army Corps of Engineers Permit
- Tidelands Conveyance
I~~~ -Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
Certification
*~~~ -Solid Waste Management Permits
- County and Local Permits'
I ~~6.1 Waterfront Development Permit
is generally required if a project is proposed within or
bordering on a tidal water body. A permit is not required for
valid repair or replacement of waterfront structures associat-
ed with a residence or with recreational boating. Projects
I ~~requiring this permit do not need to obtain a separate Water
* ~~Quality Certification.
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A Waterfront Development Permit will be required for the
proposed Salem public access project. The entire facility
borders the Salem Riverfront. Although the marina is exist-
ing,' the rehabilitation will be substantial, including enlarg-
I ~ing the marina by dredging, adding new bulkhead, additional
docks and moorings. The entrance to the marina is directly an
the riverfront. All new structures are subject to review
under this permit.
6.2 Wetlands Permit
I ~~Is required for projects which propose to excavate,
dredge, fill or erect structures on coastal wetlands. There
U ~~are two types of permits, Type A and Type B. As defined by the
New Jersey Coastal Development Handbook, "Type A permits are
required for minor projects including excavation of small boat
mooring slips, maintenance or repair of bridges, roads or
highways, and construction of piers, catwalks, docks, land-
I ~~ings, and observation decks. The permit requirement does not
pertain to emergency repairs necessitated by a natural disas-
ter or sudden and unexpected mechanical, electrical or struc-
tural failure. Type B permits are required for the installa-
tion of utilities, excavation for boat channels and mooring
I ~basins, construction of impoundments and sea walls, water
diversion, and the use of pesticides."
The public access project will require a Wetlands Permit
for the proposed channel in the New Sweden portion of the
site. The rehabilitation of the marina may also be cutting
I ~~into the existing wetlands when it is re-dimensioned.
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6.3 Stream Encroachment Permit
Is necessary for projects involving construction,
installation or alteration of any structure or permanent fill
along, in, or across the channel or floodway of any stream.
Any dredging or filling of the stream itself within the high
water mark of the 100-year flood line is subject to permit
requirements. In this manner, the State of New Jersey is able
to control the floodway and flood fringe areas of all flood
hazard zones.
The Salem project will require a Stream Encroachment
Permit for the majority of the public access area since it is
located in the flood hazard Zone A (100-year flood delinea-
tion) . The Second Oak Creek will also be relocated, requiring
review and approval by the Bureau of Floodplain Management.
The floodway line along the coast of the Salem River will have
to be determined.
6.4 Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Permit
Is required for dredge or fill activities, disposal of
dredge material, or construction of a structure in waters of
the United States. A COE permit is also needed for the trans-
portation of dredge spoils for the purpose of ocean dumping.
This COE permit program is authorized by Section 10 of the
River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 404 of P.L. 92-500 and
Section 103 of P.L. 92-532.
The proposed site plan will require a COE permit for the
marina and the boat channel through the wetlands. Both areas
will be dredged. The new bulkheading, boat moorings and boat
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I ~~launches incorporated into the plan are also typical activi-
ties which require a COE permit.
6.5 Tidelands Conveyance
is a legal agreement between an interested party and the
State which allows the party to purchase, lease or use a
3 ~~specific area of publicly owned, tidally flowed lands. There
are three types of tidelands conveyances:
I ~~~o Grant - conveys full ownership to the applicant.
o Lease - conveys use of the property for a fixed number
of years, and is usually issued for projects involving
3 ~~~solid fill (such as a bulkhead).
o License - allows use of the property for a fixed number
3 ~~~of years (usually 10 or less) , and is the type of in-
strument used for residential docks and piers.
I ~~~The proposed public access area has two existing tide-
lands conveyances, one is a grant for an area 200 feet wide by
about 30 feet deep adjacent to Block 97 Lot 7, the other
parcel contains a 10 year license (administered September
1976) and is 30 feet wide by approximately 75 feet deep from
I ~~the shoreline. This licensed parcel is located adjacent to
3 ~~the grant conveyance at the northwest corner of Block 97, Lot
9.01. An additional tidelands conveyance will be necessary
3 ~~for the remainder of the tidelands fronting on Block 97, Lots
9.01 and 9.02.
I ~~6.6 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certification
Is required fox: projects which disturb more than 5,000
square feet of surface area of land for which the State
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uniform construction code would require a building permit. In
some cases single family residences may be exempt from this
* ~~requirement.
The proposed public access area will require a Soil
I ~~Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certification. The applica-
3 ~~tion for this certification includes a sequence of construc-
tion in addition to a plan which demonstrates the measures
employed for erosion and sediment control for on-site develop-
ment.
I ~~6.7 Division of Waste Management Permit
3 ~~~The disposal of dredge spoils can require one of several
permits. If disposal is intended to be to a landf ill, a
Division of Waste Management Permit would be required. How-
ever , if the dredge spoils are disposed of in a dewatering
3 ~~lagoon with overflow to a surface water body, the disposal
will be covered by the Section 404 Army Corps of Engineers
I ~~Permit. In a case where dredge spoils are transported upland
and spread on the ground, a New Jersey Pollution Discharge
Elimination System Permit is required.
3 ~~~This project will require a permit for the disposal of
dredge spoils from the marina area. Being in close proximity
I ~~to the municipal landfill, this most likely disposal site
3 ~~would require a Division of Waste Management Permit.
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Additionally, a landfill disruption permit may be re-
quired. The site of the observation tower and the reloca-
I ~~tion route of Tilbury Road are on previously landfilled areas.
1 ~~6.8 Local Permits
For construction of the proposed Salem public access
3 ~~project, include, but are not necessarily limited to, a
building permit, an electrical permit and a plumbing per-
I ~mit. A County permit may also be required for the relo-
cation of Tilbury Road.
Although the City of Salem is located within CAFRA
(Coastal Area Facility Review Act) jurisdiction, this pub-
lic access project does not appear to need a CAPRA permit.
* ~~The project area does not include the construction of 25
or more dwelling units or 300 or more parking spaces for
I ~~motor vehicles. Likewise, the project does not include
any other of the specified activities which require a CAFRA
permit by law.
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* ~~7.0 FUNDING SOURCES
Funding for this public access area may be available in
I ~~the form of a grant, a loan or a bond or any combination of
the three. A grant is the awarding of money for a project
which does not have to be paid back. Loans and bonds are
both the lending of money at a specified interest rate, for
a given length of time.
I ~~~Funding may be available from a variety of public or
private sources. For this project, an initial investigation
assessed the following potential funding sources; most of
* ~~which are public:
- Green Acres
*~~~~ -Land and Water Conservation Funds
- Urban Development Action Grants (UDAG)
I ~~~- Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
3 ~~~- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
- Economic Development Administration (EDA)
3 ~~~The following information details these assistance pro-
grams specifying their purpose., authorization, type of
I ~~assistance, restrictions, funds available, examples of fund-
3 ~~ed projects and information contacts.
7.1 Green Acres
3 ~~~Purpose: Green Acres loans may be used for the acquisi-
tion and development of lands and waters for outdoor recrea-
I ~~tional facilities for the good of th~e general public.
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3 ~Authorization: 16 U.S.C. 1-4 et.seq. Land and Water
Conservation Fund of 1965; P.L. 88-578 as amended, and the
IN.J. Green Acres and Recreational Opportunities Bond Re-
Iferendums of 1978 and 1983 and subsequent appropriations
bills.
3 ~~Type of Assistance: Loans available for projects at
2% interest over 20 years.
3 ~~Restrictions: Loans are available only to municipali-
ties and counties from this State program. Although assis-
I ~tance is available for a variety of recreational uses and
I ~their support facilities, the proposed use must be open to
the general public, and not limited to special groups. The
3 ~preferred facility is of a basic, rather than elaborate
design. Funding is not available for the operation and
I ~maintenance of recreational facilities. Specific to marinas,
slips must not be leased for periods of more than three years
and new leases must-be allocated by a lottery system.
3 ~~Funds Available: FY 84 est $2,119,457 N.J. from the
Land and Water Conservation Fund: Green Acres $16,600,000
3 ~per year will be available for 5 years, of which $8,000,000
is dedicated to loans, $4.8 million dollars to Urban Aid
I ~Communities, and $6.7 million to the incentive program, of
3 ~which 25% is a grant.
Examples of Funded Projects: Acquisition and develop-
3 ~ment of picnic areas, inner city pa rks, bicycling/jagging
trails, campgrounds, recreation courts, boat launching
ramps? parks, etc.
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Information Contact:
Regional Office - National Park Service, Department of
the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240, (202) 343-3700, Sam
Hall. State Office - NJDEP, Green Acres Program, DEP CN 404,
Trenton, New Jersey 08625, (609) 292-2455, Dennis Davidson.
7.2 Urban Development Action Grants (UDAG)
Purpose: To aid distressed cities and urban counties
to alleviate economic deterioration and employment, as well
as strengthening the tax base.
Authorization: Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, P.L. 93-383, 42 U.S.C. 5301-5317,
as amended.
Type of Assistance: Project Grants, there is no speci-
fied minimum or maximum amount in the Action Grant Program.
Restrictions: Grants must support economic development.
Large cities and urban counties may not use UDAG funding for
planning a project or developing the application; however,
small cities may receive up to 3% of their grant for plan-
ning costs. Funds may not be used for public services.
Grants must be applied for by municipalities or counties.
Funds Available: FY 84, $440,000,000 U.S.
Examples of Funded Projects: Boston, MA - Industrial
project between two neighborhoods; creating new jobs, land
acquisition, relocation, demolition and site preparation.
Jobs created for low income residents with training.
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Information Contact:
National Headquarters - Office of Urban Development
Action Grants, Community Planning and Development, Depart-
I, ~ment of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20410, (202) 755-6290; State Office (NJ) -
New York Regional Office, Regional Administrator, 26 Federal
Plaza, New York, New York 10278, (212) 264-0751 - Carmen
Valenti.
U ~~7.3 Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities (CDBG)
* ~~~Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to develop viable
urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable
I ~~living environment, and expanding economic opportunities,
principally for persons of low and moderate income.
I ~~~Authorization: Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, P.L. 93-383, 42 U.S.C. 5301-5317,
as amended.
* ~~~Type of Assistance: Project Grants
Restrictions: Eligible uses of this funding include
I ~~acquisition, rehabilitation or construction of certain pub-
lic works facilities and improvements, site preparation,
housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, relocation pay-
ments and assistance, administrative expenses, economic de-
velopment, and completing existing urban renewal projects.
I ~~Communities are restricted from constructing or rehabilitat-
ing public facilities for the c/e ral conduct of government
and certain community-wide facilities. Project funds must
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demonstrate a benefit for low and moderate income persons
or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
New construction not eliqible.
Funds Available: FY 84, $3,500,000,000 U.S.,
$100,000,000 N.J.
Examples of Funded Projects: Neighborhood revitaliza-
tion, including housing rehabilitation and economic develop-
ment.
Information Contact:
National Headquarters - State and Small Cities Division,
Office of Block Grant Assistance Community Planning and De-
'velopment, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
7th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410. State Office (NJ) -
Department of Community Affairs, Trenton, New Jersey, (609)
292-8916 - Richard Binetsky.
7.4 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
Purpose: To promote excellence in design by funding
activities in architecture, landscape architecture, urban
design and planning, interior design, graphic design, in-
dustrial design, and fashion design. The program awards
grants to community and neighborhood organizations, service
organizations, art institutions, colleges and universities,
local and state governments, professional designers, design
students and other qualified individuals working on design
projects.
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Authorization: National Foundation on the Arts and
the Humanities Act of 1965; P.L. 89-209, as amended.
Type of Assistance: Project Grants, Direct payments
for specified use.
Restrictions: Funding is available for the planning
and design phases of applicable projects. Grants are not
available for capital improvements, construction or opera-
tions and maintenance costs.
Funds Available: Unknown at this time.
Examples of Funded Projects: Urban design and zoning
study for a national historic theatre district, support
dissemination of information about design research, planning
and design of water fronts.
Information Contact:
National Headquarters - Design Arts Program, National
Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20506, (202) 634-5437, Peter Smith, Ad-
ministrator.
7.5 Economic Development Administration -
Tax Exempt Industrial Development Bonds
Purpose: To enhance economic development by creating
jobs and tax ratables.
Authorization: Public Works and Economic Development
Act of 1965; P.L. 89-136, as amended.
Type of Assistance: Bond financing.
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Restrictions: These loans are meant for private bor-
I ~~rowers rather than public agencies. Ap5plicable areas for
use of these monies are targeted by EDA. Projects must
enhance economic development. Under the Tax Equity and
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA), EDA is not able
to fund recreation or restaurant areas.
I ~~~Funds Available: Variable.
* ~~~Examples of Funded Projects:
Information Contact:
Economic Development Administration, New Jersey - Cliff
Rossignol, (609) 989-2192 or Larry Ceir, (609) 292-0194.
U ~~7.6 Discussion of Funding Potential
The programs described above give an overview of poten-
tial funding sources for the Salem waterfront. The informa-
* ~~tion tells which phase of the project the funding may be used
for. Application deadlines for some of these programs can
I ~~prove to be a crucial factor with regard to the phase that
the project progresses to: planning, design, or construction.
Most funding can not be applied to work which has already
been completed. Therefore, the most appropriate funding
sources for this project appear to be either the UDAG, Green
I ~~Acres Programs, or private financing.
3 ~~~At present, Salem holds a UDAG grant appropriation. The
grant may be applied to acquisition, site preparation and de-
velopment of the proposed public access area in an effort to
enhance the immediate environment. The Salem project will aid
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I ~~in the bette rment of the existing economic status of the
I ~~community. This proposed tourist attraction will bring
tax ratables to the area in addition to creating new jobs
for many residents of Salem. Job opportunities may range
from sales positions such as in the retail shops and marina
I ~~stores, to guides for the museum village, to waiters or
* ~~restaurant help at the eateries. The UDAG funding is pri-
marily available for design and construction of the water-
3 ~~front facilities; however, small cities may utilize up to
3% of their grant for planning costs.
I ~~~The Green Acres Program, which is another favorable
funding source for this project, is available in 1984 main-
U ~~ly in the form of a loan; however, a small amount of grant
money may still be appropriated. Twenty-five percent of
project costs may be granted under certain categories cal-
3 ~~led Environmental Incentives. The proposed project appears
to qualify under the incentives program. The Green Acres
I ~~funding may be used for all stages of the project, includ-
ing acquisition for outdoor recreational facilities. The
Salem project meets the objectives of Green Acres by being
3 ~~open to the general public, a multi-purpose facility, and
aware of the precious environment in which it is to be situ-
I ~~ated in containing a marina and museum village in addition
3 ~~to the park design. This proposed public access facility
will cater to all ages.
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The National Endowment of the Arts-Design Arts pro-
j ~~gram is very appropriate as a funding source for the plan-
ning and design stages. This grant has been used for
I ~~several waterfront projects in the past; however, with
the Salem project, the next application deadline May_ 7>
1984. Any portion of the project performed before December
1984 is not applicable for funding reimbursement. This
project will most likely be too far along to use this fund-
I ~~ing source.
The CDBG program does not appear to be a viable source
of funding since it is intended for rehabilitation projects
rather than new projects. Although the Salem project is de-
signed to enhance the neighborhood and the economic develop-
ment of the City, it is a new facility and, therefore, lacks
compliance with the CDBG objectives. The upgrading of the
I ~~existing marina may, however, be able to use this source for
* ~~funds.
The EDA financing primarily focuses at private investors.
The borrower may be able to negotiate a low interest rate
since the bonds are exempt from Federal and State taxes.
I ~~Since Salem is an EDA target area, appropriate design fea-
tures may be funded from this source. The TEFRA law res-
tricts EDA from funding recreational and restaurant uses;
3 ~~however, the marina and commercial facilities may be eligible.
It is possible to couple this loan with the UDAG appropria-
I ~~tion if necessary. As a public entity, if the City of Salem
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Municipal Port Authority does run the entire facility,
they can float their own bond rather than using the EDA
funding.
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80COST ESTIMATES
8.0 COST ESTIMATES
I ~~~The New Sweden/Salem Port Recreation Area is planned to
develop into a complete recreation facility providng a marina,
a cultural/historical center and a commercial plaza. For the
purposes of the cost estimate, the development schedule has
been segmented to allow for complete operational units to be
I ~~constructed should the total facility not be funded and con-
structed at the same time. Each unit that is described can be
constructed and can be fully operational without the other
segments.
The logical sequence for development is to proceed from
Segment I through Segment III as shown on Figure 8. This
sequence would provide a fully operational marina that would
I ~~generate a client base and a cash flow as the first segment of
5 ~~the recreation area. The New Sweden historical complex would
be the second unit of this facility. The final segment of the
facilities would require the relocation of Tilbury Road to
allow for the construction of the commercial plaza, the park-
I ~~ing lot and the relocation of Second Oak Creek.
5 ~~~The construction cost for the Segment #1 marina area
shown in Table 4 includes dredging and clearing activities,
bulkheading and docks, rip-rap slopes, wooden deck and plat-
forms, the boat service complex, the observation tower, power
I ~~to buildings and docks, pavement and lanscaping. The Segment
*2 New Sweden construction costs cover clearing the site for
trails, buildings and parking, installation of gravel trails
3 ~~and parking area, constructing the New Sweden building, con-
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CITY OF SALEM
MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY
RECREATION FACILITY PLAN
SEGMENTATION PLAN
FIGURE 8
structing the stream channel, bird blinds, landscaping and
utilities, (See Table 5).
The Segment #2 construction costs include both the plaza
area and the relocation of Tilbury Road, as estimated in
Tables 6 and 7. The plaza area construction cost is comprised
of clearing the site, a stream relocation, curbing and pave-
ment, trails, landscaping, wooden deck, restaurant and commer-
cial buildings construction, covered walkway and utilities.
The Tilbury Road relocation entails clearing, excavation, sub-
grade preparation base and surface courses and a culvert.
Cost estimates are presented for the facilities that are
described in Chapter 2 and shown on the plan prepared for the
recreation facility. Table 2 presents a summary of total
costs for each segment of the recreation area. The total
costs include construction, architectural and engineering
fees and construction management services that are required
during the construction phase of the project. Acquisition
costs are not included as a factor in these cost estimates.
Table 3 is a breakdown of Table 2, showing the construction
costs and professional fees.
Detailed cost estimates are provided in Tables 4 through
7. The costs are generalized for the facilities shown on
Figure 8 and described in detail in the text of Chapter 2. The
cost estimates were prepared using Building Construction Cost
Data, 1984, 42nd Annual Edition, published by Roberts Snow
Means Co., Inc. Due to the level of detail of the plans, a 25%
contingency was added to the cost estimate. The contingency
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SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS
DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COST
New Sweden Area $ 541,000
Marina Area 2,229,000
Plaza Area 4,540,000
Tilbury Road Relocation 262,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $7,572,000
SAY $7.6 Million
TABLE 3
BREAKDOWN OF ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS
DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COST
1. New Sweden Area
Construction $ 435,000
Architectural/Engineering 71,000
Construction Management 35,000
TOTAL $ 541,000
2. Marina Area
Construction $1,890,000
Architectural/Engineering 225,000
Construction Management 114,000
TOTAL $2,229,000
3. Plaza Area
Construction $3,850,000
Architectural/Engineering 459,000
Construction Management 231,000
TOTAL $4,540,000
4. Tilbury Road Relocation
Construction $ 220,000
Architectural/Engineering 28,000
Construction Management 14,000
TOTAL $ 262,000
TABLE 4
CONSTRUCTION COST - MARINA AREA
DESCRIPTION EST. COST
1. Dredging $ 124,000
2. Clearing 6,400
3. Bulkhead 432,000
4. Docks 150,000
5. Stone Slopes 44,700
6. Wooden Platforms @ Corners 29,300
7. Wooden Platforms @ Intermediate Points 17,100
8. Observation Tower 71,100
9. Sodding 12,500
10. Gravel Paths 62,400
11. Boat Service Complex 355,000
12. Water, Sewer and Power to Buildings 107,000
13. Water and Power to Dock and Slips 37,700
14. Timber Curbing 6,000
15. Pavement (Including Launching Ramp) 34,100
16. Trees and Shrubs 6,300
17. Wood Deck Around Marina Buildings 15,700
TOTAL $ 1,511,300
Contingencies @ 25% 377,800
TOTAL EST. COST $ 1,889,100
SAY $1,890,000
TABLE 5
CONSTRUCTION COST - NEW SWEDEN AREA
DESCRIPTION EST. COST
1. Clear Trail $ 21,500
2. Clear Parking Area 15,200
3. Clear "Building" Area 12,400
4. Gravel Trails and Parking Area 94,900
5. Timber Curbing 7,900
6. Sodding 2,200
7. Bird Blinds 18,000
8. Construct "New Sweden" Buildings 150,000
9. pavement 4,900
10. Trees 400
11. Construct New Stream 5,500
12. Utilities 13,000
TOTAL $345,900
Contingencies @ 25% 86,500
TOTAL EST. COST $432,400
SAY $435,000
TABLE 6
CONSTRUCTION COST - PLAZA AREA
DESCRIPTION EST. COST
1. Clearing - General $ 13,300
2. Fill in and Relocate Existing Stream 93,500
3. Clear Trail at Southwest Corner 3,600
4. Concrete Curb 6,200
5. Timber Curb 41,900
6. Pavement 58,300
7. Gravel Trails Walks and Parking 212,600
8. Sodding 21,800
9. Trees and Shrubs 103,500
10. Brick Paved Areas 301,600
11. Wooded Deck Areas 49,700
12. Restaurant/Store 820,000
13. Commercial Buildings 1,100,000
14. Sign and Planters 11,000
15. Water, Sewer and Power to Buildings 210,300
16. Covered Walkway at Commercial Buildings 29,800
TOTAL $3,077,100
Contingencies @ 25% 769,300
TOTAL EST. COST $3,846,400
SAY $3,850,000
TABLE 7
CONSTRUCTION COST - TILBURY ROAD
DESCRIPTION EST. COST
1. .Clearing $ 3,500
2. Excavation 2,500
3. Subgrade Preparation 16,200
4. Base Course 88,900
5. Surface Course 44,500
6. Culvert 17,700
TOTAL $ 173,300
Contingencies @ 25% 43,300
TOTAL EST. COST $ 216,600
SAY $220,000
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I ~THE CITY OF SALEM MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY
I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~205 SEVENTH ST.
SALEM, N J. 08079
TELEPHONE:
January 11, 1984 69Q~52
Mr. Louis C. Joyce, P.P.
I ~~PQA Engineering Company
8 Hand Avenue
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Re: Salem Port Facilities
* ~~Dear Lou:
In response to your request for information concernin( the
Port Authority's plans for future expansion, I have prepared
I ~~a listing Qf ideas that are presently being considered. Let
me stress at this time that the plans being considered for
both cargo and location of facilities are tentative. Final
decisions on siting and location of facilities will be based
upon demonstrated needs of the shipping community and the
completion of planning and engineering feasibility studies.
.11 ~Plans for the Port facilities will include accommodations for
cargo in bulk, bagged and containerized forms. Some of this
* ~~cargo could include:
Grains
minerals
Stone
Building Products
Fertilizers
->1 ~Industrial uses that are being planned for the Port District
include:
I ~~~~~~Boat Building/Repair
Light Industrial Activities
High Tech. Industries
Vegetable/Produce Handling
Container Staging and Storage
MEMBERS: James F. Storm, Kenneth R Lewis, Charles R. Sullivan, HeiadleV Small, James N Acton, J,
I ~Mr. Louis C. Joyce, P.P.
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The area directly adjacent to the proposed recreation
I ~facility is presently an inactive area of the Salem City
Landfill. This area is designated as "Future Port Area"
on your General Area Map. Because of the unstable nature
I ~of the substrata, this area would most likely be utilized
in the future for storage, park expansion and parking
facilities. The potential for methane recovery from the
old landfill may be explored as Port planning progresses.
Presently, these are the best answers that we can provide to
your inquiries of Part expansion plans. Operational needs
I ~and shipping market consideration will dictate the Port
activities in the near term. Should you require additional
information, please feel free to call.
Very truly yours,
J. Steven Carnahan
JSC/LCJ/nih
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
i ~~"This report was prepared under contract with the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of
Coastal Resources, Bureau of Coastal Planning and Development
with the financial assistance of the U.S. Department of Com-
I ~merce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Office of ocean and Coastal Resource Management, under the
I ~provisions of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act, P.L.
92-583, as amended."